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When Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders sought to restrict what could be released under the state’s Freedom of Information Act, even some of her own supporters resisted.

After a late night at the capitol on Monday, things got started bright and early on a seemingly single focus— the Freedom of Information Act.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders has yet to make the call, but State Senator Hester expects the session to be called on Friday, and finished by next Wednesday.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders has yet to make the call, but State Senator Hester expects the session to be called on Friday, and finished by next Wednesday.

A lawsuit was filed Monday against Sarah Huckabee Sanders LEARNS Act.

A lawsuit was filed Monday against Sarah Huckabee Sanders LEARNS Act.

A sheriff and two lawmakers from different parties shared their perspectives on prison and jail overcrowding in Arkansas.

Arkansas state lawmakers will focus on education, building a new prison and cutting income taxes, leaders in the general assembly told 40/29 News.

Senator Bart Hester (R-Cave Springs) will lead the Arkansas Senate when the 94th General Assembly convenes next year.